Retired Education
Department member taught at Hendrix for 21 years
CONWAY,
Arkansas (September 5, 2023)—The Hendrix College community is saddened by the August 29 passing
of Dr. Harold F. Robertson, who taught in the College’s Department of Education
from 1979 to 2000. He was 86.
Servic
es will
be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Greene Chapel on the Hendrix
College campus.
Harold Fredrick
Robertson, Jr., Professor of Education, Emeritus, at Hendrix College passed
away August 29, 2023 at his home in Conway, surrounded by his family. Born May
29, 1937, in Potsdam, NY, his parents were Harold Fredrick Robertson, Sr. and J
Elizabeth Humphries Robertson.
Dr. Robertson
earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Master of Education in Guidance
from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY; and Master of Physics and Doctorate
of Education in Science, Temple University in Philadelphia. Much of his
teaching career was devoted to Hendrix College students (21 years), but he also
taught at Temple University, St. Lawrence University, Canisius College in
Buffalo, NY, and Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka, Alaska. He was a Phi Delta
Kappa, Master Mason, and Boy Scout Master.
Harold and his
wife, Bette Mae Charlebois Robertson, traveled extensively, often in their RV.
They visited all 50 states, Europe, Asia, Russia, Iceland, Norway and islands
in the Bering Sea. For 47 years families and friends enjoyed their summer home
“Stahamada” on the Racquette River in Northern NY, where many magical memories were made. Harold enjoyed his days on the river,
boating, fishing, floating, swimming, and teaching many people to water ski.
He is survived
by his wife, Bette, and four children, Stacey Kuchinski (David), Harold
Frederick Robertson III [Debora], Marcia Robertson, and David Robertson. He is
also survived by six grandchildren, Alexys Kuchinski, Megyn Kuchinski, Kenedy
Kuchinski, Brooklyn Kuchinski, William Robertson, and Airionna Staggs.
In lieu of
flowers, you may send donations to a charity of your choice or to:
Mason’s St.
Lawrence Lodge III
2564 NY 68
Canton, NY
13617